Question

Pollen of anemophilous plants are

• A. Large and heavy
• B. Small and sticky
• C. Small, dry and unwettable
• D. Large, light and hygroscopic

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Small, dry and unwettable

Anemophilous plants are the plants which get pollinated by means of wind. Such plants produce pollen in a very large amount because a large fraction of pollen are lost during their journey in the wind so the plant has to produce pollen in a very large amount to compensate this loss. The pollen is small, dry and unwettable so that they are easily carried by the wind and reach the stigma to bring about fertilization. Also, these features are helpful for the individuality of pollen grains.

So, the correct answer is C.